Category: Housing policy

5 Public Housing Leaders in the State of Oregon You Should Know

We here at ^Housing Futures believe in highlighting the leaders who fight and work for the provision of affordable housing around the world.  Below you will learn about 5 very important affordable housing leaders working in the US state of Oregon. Michael Buonocore- CEO Home Forward formerly Portland Housing Authority-Michael became Home Forward’s executive director in… Read More 5 Public Housing Leaders in the State of Oregon You Should Know

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Why Seattle is Better Than San Francisco at Fighting Back in the Affordable Housing Wars-

You do not know expensive rent until you visit San Francisco.  $3000 a month for rent for a one bedroom that would go for $450 in Cleveland is common place.  They are in a pinch and there is almost zero chance of them getting out of it.  Seattle has seen housing prices boom in the… Read More Why Seattle is Better Than San Francisco at Fighting Back in the Affordable Housing Wars-

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Affordable Housing and Homelessness in America: Navigating a Confusing World

For those who work in affordable housing or homelessness in the USA, it is very easy to walk into a room and throw out terms like continuum of care, Section 8, project based, tenant based, LIHTC, WBARS or any other smorgasbord of words and phrases.  However, for the lay person the world of affordable housing… Read More Affordable Housing and Homelessness in America: Navigating a Confusing World

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The Public/Social Housing Data Standard, version 1.0 has arrived!

Interview with Jay Sagger (HACT) Early Friday morning, the 26th of January 2018 and just a couple of days before the official launch, I had an interesting and inspiring conversation over coffee and tea with Jay Saggar, Launchpad Coordinator at HACT. HACT is a charity, social enterprise and industry-focused think/do tank, established in the 1960s… Read More The Public/Social Housing Data Standard, version 1.0 has arrived!

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5 Small Public Housing Authority Executive Directors You Should Know

We here at ^Housing Futures believe in sharing the stories of those who have dedicated their lifes to affordable housing.  In many parts of the country, we have smaller housing authorities that are working hard to make sure their members and residents are living in housing that is safe, decent and sanitary.  Lets take a… Read More 5 Small Public Housing Authority Executive Directors You Should Know

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5 Public/Social Housing Advocates from Around the Globe You Should Know

We here at ^Housing Futures believe that highlighting those who advocate and work on behalf of the social housing sector is important.  Below, you will learn about some of the rock-stars of advocacy who have figured out the power of this medium. 1 Sunia Zaterman, Council for Large Public Housing Authorities: Executive Director- -United States: Sunia… Read More 5 Public/Social Housing Advocates from Around the Globe You Should Know

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Public Housing in New Orleans: Looking Back 12 Years After Hurricane Katrina

New Orleans is one of America’s finest cities.  A mixture of culture, arts, music, food and entertainment make it one of the most popular cities for domestic and international travelers.  In 2005, a horrible storm hit the city and caused the most damage up to that point of any natural disaster in the USA.  Much… Read More Public Housing in New Orleans: Looking Back 12 Years After Hurricane Katrina

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